GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Antigens cause the immune system to produce high molecular weight proteins called immunoglobulins or ____
A
antibodies
B
mineralcocortiocoids
C
antigens
D
pathogens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An antibody is a protein produced by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens. Examples of antigens include microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) and chemicals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immunoglobulins are attached to the B cell membrane while antibodies float in the circulation. The main difference between immunoglobulin and antibody is that immunoglobulin has a transmembrane domain in order to be attached to the plasma membrane whereas antibody does not have a transmembrane domain.

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